mountain sickness High‐altitude cerebral edema High‐altitude pulmonary edema Portable hyperbaric chambers Considerations for the medical director Conclusion References CHAPTER 51: Effects of flight Introduction Aerodynamic forces Effects on humans Summary References CHAPTER 52: Diving injury Introduction Types of diving Overview of diving physics Diving injuries Conclusion Acknowledgment References SECTION IX: Special Populations CHAPTER 53: The special needs of children Epidemiology of prehospital pediatric care Evaluation of children References CHAPTER 54: Pediatric medical priorities Introduction Respiratory and airway problems Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) Seizures and seizure mimics Shock Cardiac arrest Medication dosing safety Summary References CHAPTER 55: Pediatric trauma priorities Introduction Anatomical/physiological considerations and resulting injury patterns Resuscitation and management priorities Summary References CHAPTER 56: Technology‐dependent children Introduction The caregiver as a resource and the emergency information sheet The technology Conclusion References CHAPTER 57: Approach to the geriatric patient Introduction Changes of normal aging Assessment of the geriatric patient Geriatric medical conditions Cardiac arrest Social emergencies Special considerations Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Public health Summary References SECTION X: Special Considerations Chapter 58: Behavioral health emergencies Introduction Evaluation of the problem Assessment and treatment The suicidal patient The agitated and violent patient Patient restraint Verbal de‐escalation Physical restraint Medication to treat agitation Benzodiazepines Butyrophenones Ketamine Excited delirium syndrome Other situations Controversies and common mistakes Summary Acknowledgment References CHAPTER 59: Bariatric patient challenges Introduction Airway
